Water and Air Pollution Quiz

What has increased 3x over the last century?

• Human population

• Water pollution

• Industrial waste

• Water quality

What percentage of the total area of Bangladesh has contaminated groundwater?

• 70%

• 85%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the principal contaminant of groundwater in the US?

• Lead

• Nitrate

• Arsenic

• Bacteria

What are the four types of water pollutants?

• Toxic, Sediment, Nutrient, Bacterial

• Chemical, Biological, Physical, Nutrient

• Toxic, Chemical, Biological, Physical

• Nutrient, Sediment, Toxic, Chemical

What is a major source of water pollution from industry?

• Asbestos

• Lead

• Oil

• Radioactive waste

What is the effect of too much nitrogen and phosphorous in water?

• Algae growth

• Fish suffocation

• Water clarity

• Plant growth

What is the best way to tackle pollution according to environmental experts?

• Education

• Polluter pays principle

• Laws

• Economics

What is the definition of virtual water?

What are the major primary pollutants produced by human activity?

What is the impact of acid rain on trees and plants?